Pontefract Racecard - Tuesday 2nd June by Weatherbys

TUESDAY 2 JUNE 2026

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THE GIEVES AND HAWKES SUPPORTS THE YCC MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 3

) (GBB/GBBPLUS

RACE

)

for maiden three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £12000 x Declared Runners 4 Owners Prize Money. 1st £5120, 2nd £2560, 3rd £1280, 4th £640. (Penalty Value £6480)

Leading course trainer (20-25): K Ryan (15 wins from 140 runners, 11%) runs FOZZIE

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): K Ryan (6 wins from 35 runners, 17%) runs FOZZIE Longest Traveller: ALMA LATINA trained by R Beckett, Kimpton Down, 214 miles.

Colours No Horse Age st-lb Draw

1 ACCORDING TO MARK (IRE) (43) 4-2 3 9-3 (2)

Br B c St Mark’s Basilica (FR) - Maimara (FR) Callum Rodriguez J

O Mr Peter Jeﬀers

B Ballylinch Stud

Br Breeding J Jockey

O Owner T Trainer

B Breeder S Sponsor

Edward Bethell, Middleham T

Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Very green on debut at Newcastle in November and left that eﬀort behind having been well backed when losing out by a short-head at Redcar over this trip 6 weeks ago, still looking to be learning. Sure to progress further and obvious claims. TFRHHHHH BHA-

2 FOZZIE (IRE) (26) 00-22 3 9-3 (4)

Br B g Kodi Bear (IRE) - Zenella Shane Gray J

O Mrs J. Ryan Kevin Ryan, Hambleton T

B Diomed Bloodstock Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Has returned an improved model, runner-up at Thirsk (7f) and Redcar (1m), again showing speed with experience on his side but no match for promising winner on latest outing 4 weeks ago. Goes up even further in trip now.

TFRHHHII BHA81

3 ALMA LATINA (GB) (19) 32 BF 3 8-12 (1)

Br B f Study of Man (IRE) - Aloe Vera Hector Crouch J

O Miss K. Rausing Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down T

B Miss K. Rausing

TIMEFORM VIEW Has made a very promising start in a couple of good ﬁllies novice events over this trip, well backed and again looking green when headed late by the exciting Pierian at Salisbury 3 weeks ago. Can surely win races and yard has a tremendous record at Pontefract. TFRHHHHI BHA-

4 MAID ON THE SHELF (GB) (71) 0 3 8-12 (3)

Br Ch f Pinatubo (IRE) - Maid For Winning (USA) Jack Callan (3) J

O Kingsley Park Owners Club Charlie Johnston, Middleham T

B Boyce Bloodstock & Mrs C. E. Percival Johnston Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW 68,000 gns Pinatubo ﬁlly from good family but was easy to back and ﬁnished well held on debut at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 10 weeks ago. TFRHHIII BHA-

2025: SHARP MOVE (IRE) 3 9 7 Jason Hart 9-4 (William Haggas) 10 ran

PROBABLE S.P.’s 11-8 Alma Latina (GB), 13-8 According To Mark (IRE), 9-2 Fozzie (IRE), 33-1 Maid On The Shelf (GB)

THE TIMEFORM VIEW Promising twice-raced pair ACCORDING TO MARK and Alma Latina could have this between them and narrow preference is for Ed Bethell’s colt who was much improved when going down narrowly at Redcar and will progress further

TIMEFORM PREDICTION:

1.ACCORDING TO MARK (IRE) 2.ALMA LATINA 3.FOZZIE (IRE)

ABBREVIATIONS

BF – Beaten Favourite. C – Course Winner U – Unseated Rider. D – Distance Winner. d – Disqualified. S – Slipped.

PACE

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EBF MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 4) (FOR HORSES WHICH HAVE NEVER RUN

) (GBB

RACE

)

for maiden two yrs old x Total prize fund £11000 x Declared Runners 8 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4694, 2nd £2346, 3rd £1174, 4th £586. (Penalty Value £5940)

Leading course trainer (20-25): T Easterby (35 wins from 353 runners, 10%) runs INNS AND OUT

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): C Cox (4 wins from 23 runners, 17%) runs BOLETO Longest Traveller: BOLETO trained by C Cox, Hungerford, 194 miles.

1 AVIONICS (IRE) (-)

9-7 (1)

Br B c Kodi Bear (IRE) - Jane Rose (IRE) Daniel Tudhope J

O Isa Salman Al Khalifa Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T

B Jane Rose Partnership Highclere Valley S

Br Breeding J Jockey

O Owner T Trainer

B Breeder S Sponsor

7 SHEMIYLA STAR (IRE) (-) 9-7 (6)

Br B c Blue Point (IRE) - Shemiyla (FR) Connor Beasley J

O Mr Jaber Abdullah Charlie Johnston, Middleham T

B Fethard Bloodstock Ltd Johnston Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled April 3. €45,000 yearling, 150,000 gns 2-y-o, Kodi Bear colt. Half-brother to 7f-9f winner Willy Campbell and 6f winner Jane Garﬁeld Dam, maiden (stayed 6f). Likely type.

2 BOLETO (IRE) (-)

TFRHHHHH BHA-

9-7 (8)

Br B c Wootton Bassett - Sorteo (IRE) Callum Rodriguez J

O Middleham Park Racing XCIII Clive Cox, Hungerford T

B Glebeland Farm Partnership Middleham Park Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled February 17. €90,000 foal, £105,000 yearling, Wootton Bassett colt. Dam, maiden (stayed 7f), half-sister to winner up to 2m Broome and winner up to 9f Diego Velazquez (both very smart) out of useful 2-y-o 5f winner Sweepstake. The betting could oﬀer some clues. TFRHHHHI BHA-

3 DESERT PHANTOM (GB) (-)

9-7 (7)

Br B c Blue Point (IRE) - Penpal (IRE) Mason Paetel (5) J

O Mr Sultan Ali Ismail Mohammed, Newmarket T

B Miss A. O’Brien & Mr B. Wood Dubai Racing Club S

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled April 11. 62,000 gns yearling, Blue Point colt. Brother to 6.5f-1m winner Sheriﬀ’s Court and half-brother to several winners, including smart 11f-15f winner Sheraz. Dam 1 1/4m (Prix Allez France)/10.5f winner Market often a good guide to yard’s newcomers. TFRHHHII BHA-

8 KOCHELLA (IRE) (-) 9-2 (2)

Br B f Kodiac - Beychella (USA) Jason Hart J

O HDR Kochella Syndicate Lemos De Souza, Newmarket T B Sabah Mubarak Al Sabah Class1Personnel S

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled January 22. €48,000 foal, €71,000 yearling (private sale), 72,000 gns 2-y-o, Kodiac ﬁlly. Half-sister to 6f/7f winner Nights Over Egypt. Dam, ran twice at 2 yrs, half-sister to smart winner up to 8.6f Dream Lodge, out of unraced daughter of 1000 Guineas winner Sleepytime. TFRHHIII BHA2025: MR NOBLE (IRE) 2 9 7 Shane Gray 5-4 (K R Burke) 7 ran

PROBABLE S.P.’s 11-4 Avionics (IRE), 11-2 Boleto (IRE), 6-1 Raslan (GB), 8-1 Shemiyla Star (IRE), 11-1 Desert Phantom (GB), 20-1 Kochella (IRE), 40-1 Inns And Out (IRE)

TIMEFORMVIEW Foaled March 20. 42,000 gns foal, 45,000 gns yearling, 55,000 gns 2-y-o, Blue Point colt. Dam 2-y-o 7f winner. Yard saddled a winning 2-y-o newcomer at Newmarket’s Craven meeting.

4 INNS AND OUT (IRE) (-)

TFRHHHII BHA-

9-7 (3)

Br B g Inns of Court (IRE) - Keska David Allan J

O Habton Racing Tim Easterby, Malton T

B Phillistown House Easthorpe Hall Stud S

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled March 27. €1,500 foal, €6,000 yearling, Inns of Court gelding. Dam maiden half-sister to useful winner up to 1m Electrelane.

TFRHIIII BHA-

THE TIMEFORM VIEW AVIONICS proved popular at the breeze-ups so could be the answer for his powerful yard Raslan and Boleto are other likely types on paper

5 RASLAN (GB) (-)

9-7 (5)

Br B c New Bay - Umm Kulthum (IRE) Oisin Orr J

O Mr Saeed Bin Mohammed Al Qassimi Richard & Peter Fahey, Malton T

B Mr Saeed Al Qassimi

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled February 10 New Bay colt. Dam 5f/6f winner (including at 2 yrs), runner-up in Sceptre Stakes. Yard saddled a couple of winning 2-y-o debutants recently.

6 ROSBERG (GB) (2) 4

TFRHHHHI BHA-

9-7 (4)

Br B c Palace Pier - Stay Forever (FR) Non Runner J

O Mr Mohamed Saeed Al Shehhi K. R. Burke, Leyburn T

B Genesis Green Stud Ltd

KB Spigot Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW 45,000 gns foal, 125,000 gns yearling, Palace Pier colt. Half-brother to 12.4f winner Beat The Clock. Dam 1m winner 6/1, promising start when fourth of 10 in novice at Thirsk (7f) on debut on Sunday. TFRHHHII

BHA-

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THE GV CO PROPERTY CONSULTANTS SUPPORTS THE YCC HANDICAP STAKES

(CLASS 4)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10000 x Declared Runners 10 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4129, 2nd £2065, 3rd £1032, 4th £516, 5th £258. (PenaltyValue £5234) Weightsraised1lbandparagraphs27to31oftheWeightsandHandicappingCodecompliedwithwhereapplicable.

FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK

| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS |

Leading course trainer (20-25): R & P Fahey (26 wins from 197 runners, 13%) runs ROCK OPERA Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): R & P Fahey (7 wins from 58 runners, 12%) runs ROCK OPERA Longest Traveller: DASHING DICK trained by W Stone, West Wickham, 208 miles.

1 ABERAMA GOLD (GB) (16) 054160 D 9 9-9 (2)

Br B g Heeraat (IRE) - Nigella Daniel Tudhope J

O Mr Evan M. Sutherland David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T

B Mrs J. McMahon GAIN Equine Nutrition S

TIMEFORM VIEW Not the force of old (won the 2023 Stewards’ Cup) but resumed winning ways in 5-runner handicap at Catterick (6f) in April. Wasn’t seen to best eﬀect having raced away from the main group at Hamilton last time and not dismissed. TFRHHHII BHA79

2 MARIS ANGEL (GB) (158) 611113- D 5 9-8 (1)

Br B m Harry Angel (IRE) - Anqooda (USA) Callum Rodriguez J

O Mr Graham Smith and Partner Fionn McSharry, Sheriﬀ Hutton T

B Culworth Grounds Farm

TIMEFORM VIEW In tremendous form at Wolverhampton last year, winning 5 handicaps from September to December and a good third when last seen on Boxing Day Well drawn on return but might need it. TFRHHHII BHA78

3 THE GOOD BISCUIT (GB) (16) 11-3220 CD 5 9-8 (5)

Br B g Sixties Icon - Rebecca Romero Warren Fentiman (3) J

O Miss Vanessa Church & Mr Toby Brereton Ruth Carr, Stillington T

B Mike Channon Bloodstock Limited William Hill S

Br Breeding J Jockey

O Owner T Trainer

B Breeder S Sponsor

7 DASHING DICK (IRE) (17) 0351-00 D 8 9-5 (6)

Br B g Cable Bay (IRE) - Raggiante (IRE) Jack Nicholls (5) J

O Miss Caroline Scott William Stone, West Wickham T B Kildaragh Stud Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Dug deep to end a long losing run in 6f Newmarket handicap in November Well held both starts this year but did win on his third start back in 2024 and likewise went close last year Not dismissed. TFRHHHII BHA75

8 ALPHA CAPTURE (IRE) (45) 054-336 D 6 9-4 (3)

Br B g Cotai Glory - York Express Kevin Stott J

O NextGen Racing and Fell Roger Fell, Nawton T B Mr Robert Ryan OR8 Wellness S

TIMEFORM VIEW Has made a solid start for new yard, travelling as well as any when third over 1m here last month before looking unsuited by drop back to 7f at Thirsk. Plenty of hard-luck stories on his record but was a classy sprinter in his youth. TFRHHHII BHA74

9 ROCK OPERA (GB) (16) 600-034 D 6 9-0 (9)

Br B g Unfortunately (IRE) - Broughtons Jewel (IRE) Oisin Orr J

O John Rhodes & Peter Timmins Richard & Peter Fahey, Malton T

B Broughton Bloodstock Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won twice here last season and had been in good form until a below-par eﬀort in a fairly valuable handicap at Hamilton a fortnight ago. Can bounce back.

TFRHHHHI BHA78

4 EMPEROR CARADOC (FR) (24) 40-4013 C D BF 7 9-7 (10)

Br B g Siyouni (FR) - Tribune Libre (IRE) David Nolan J

O Dan Maltby Bloodstock Limited & Partner Paul Midgley, Westow T

B Ecurie Des Monceaux & Skymarc Farm Inc Sunnyhill Properties (Yorkshire) Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Losing streak now closing in on 2 years but again didn’t get the rub of the green at Hamilton last time, ﬁnishing with running left. Needs things to drop right but lurks on a very dangerous mark if putting it all together TFRHHHII BHA70

10 MR COOL (IRE) (13) 640256 D 4 8-11 (4)

Br B g Kodiac - Moojha (USA) Jack Callan (3) J

O Middleham Park Racing IX Charlie Johnston, Middleham T

B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Johnston Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Not so good back on turf over 7f the last twice but won at Nottingham and Ripon over this trip last season and now 10lb below last successful mark. TFRHHHII BHA67

TFRHHHII BHA77

TIMEFORM VIEW Proved better than ever when winning 9-runner handicap at Thirsk (6f) a month ago with Rock Opera third, but not so good oﬀ this mark when just third of 5 at Leicester the following week, failing to keep straight under pressure doing him no favours. Usually runs well at this track.

5 BRAVO ZULU (IRE) (8) 562052 5 9-6 (7)

Br Ch g National Defense - Runway Giant (USA) Laura Pearson J

O David Lowe David Loughnane, Tern Hill T

B Irish National Stud Dave Loughnane Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won 4 times at around 1m in 2025 but having been given a chance by the handicapper, ran well having a first try sprinting at Redcar (6f) last week, hitting a flat spot over 2f out but keeping on. This stiffer test will suit and good chance if backing that up.

2025: DARK CLOUD RISING 3 9 8 Mark Winn 4-1 (David O’Meara) 10 ran Blinkers worn by No. 5, 6, 7. Visor worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 10. StewardsNote:EMPERORCARADOC:Followingitsrunon9/5/2026itwasreportedthatthehorsesuﬀeredinterferenceinrunning. PROBABLE S.P.’s 7-2 Bravo Zulu (IRE), 13-2 Emperor Caradoc (FR), 15-2 Maris Angel (GB), 8-1 Irish Nectar (GB), 17-2 Rock Opera (GB), 9-1 The Good Biscuit (GB), 14-1 Alpha Capture (IRE), 16-1 Dashing Dick (IRE), Mr Cool (IRE), 25-1 Aberama Gold (GB)

TFRHHHHH BHA76

6 IRISH NECTAR (GB) (13) 00-2004 D 5 9-6 (8)

Br B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Paco’s Angel Tom Eaves J

O D. Frame, S. Lloyd & Partner Michael Herrington, Willoughton T

B Biddestone Stud Ltd & Irish NationalStud

TIMEFORM VIEW Signed off for Kevin Ryan with a close second to a useful rival over C&D in October and bounced back to form returned to all-weather when finishing fourth at Kempton 13 days ago. Would be of firm interest if rain comes.

TFRHHHII BHA76

THE TIMEFORM VIEW BRAVO ZULU wasn’t beaten far on his first crack sprinting at Redcar last week and has a good shout if backing that up off the same mark, with this stiffer 6f in his favour The Good Biscuit and Dashing Dick are a couple of others to consider TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.BRAVO ZULU (IRE) 2.THE

Colours No Horse

THE LYCETTS SUPPORTS THE YCC FILLIES’ HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5

)

for three yrs old and upwards ﬁllies and mares x Total prize fund £8000 x Declared Runners 8 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3303, 2nd £1652, 3rd £826, 4th £413, 5th £206. (Penalty Value £4187.20)

FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK | FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS |

Leading course trainer (20-25): T Easterby (35 wins from 353 runners, 10%) runs STORM ESME

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): K R Burke (12 wins from 49 runners, 24%) runs DIAMONT KATIE

Longest Travellers: EGOTISTICAL trained by R Varian, SAUCY JANE trained by J Morland, both Newmarket, 147 miles.

1 DIAMONT KATIE (IRE) (35) 4-50512 CD BF 4 10-1 (8)

Br B f Acclamation - Archange (FR) Jack Nicholls (5) J

O Middleham Park Racing LXXIV & Mr M Hulin K. R. Burke, Leyburn T

B Kildaragh Stud Middleham Park Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Posted personal best (after a breathing operation) when easily winning C&D handicap in April. Failed to defy a penalty at Yarmouth next time but almost certainly remains at the top of her game (hard to make ground from oﬀ the pace given the tailwind). Remains of interest oﬀ revised mark. TFRHHHHI BHA74

2 D FLAWLESS (IRE) (67) 000-361 D 5 10-1 (2)

Br B m Make Believe - Savaanah (IRE) Jason Hart J

O Calcaria Racing & Partner Paul Midgley, Westow T

B Nawara Stud Limited Tote S

Br Breeding J Jockey

O Owner T Trainer

B Breeder S Sponsor

7 SAUCY JANE (GB) (21) 6-44504 3 9-5 (1)

Br B f Lope Y Fernandez (IRE) - Sea Horn (FR) Sam James J

O Nick Bradley Racing 16 and JMR Partners Jack Morland, Newmarket T

B Sea Horn Partnership Racing Partners S

TIMEFORM VIEW Respectable eﬀorts on the all-weather earlier this year but has gone the wrong way back on turf since, well held in a seller last time. Headgear now reached for.

TFRHHIII BHA72

8 EGOTISTICAL (GB) (33) 3-231 D 3 9-4 (6)

Br B f Acclamation - Self Centred Ray Dawson J

O Varian Racing XI Roger Varian, Newmarket T

B Mrs E. Roberts Tattersalls S

TIMEFORM VIEW Quickly back to form in a ﬁrst-time hood when scoring in good style at Newcastle in March. 6lb higher in better race now but she remains unexposed as a sprinter.

TFRHHHHI BHA74

3 RUBY RED GOVE (GB) (62) 0-24136 D 4 9-13 (7)

Br B f Showcasing - Military Madame (IRE) David Nolan J

O Alfa Site Services & Alan Gove Racing Ivan Furtado, Easingwold T

B Whitsbury Manor Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Improved to make a winning handicap debut at Wolverhampton and backed that up with a good third at Southwell. Below form for no obvious reason at Kempton since but strikes as the type to bounce back after a break. Turf debut.

TFRHHHII BHA72

4 ROGUE TEMPTATION (IRE) (25) 2304-50 D3 9-8 (4)

Br B f Mehmas (IRE) - Next Trial (IRE) Kevin Stott J

O The Rogues Gallery Edward Bethell, Middleham T

B Tally-Ho Stud Rogues Gallery Racing, Essex 4X4 Centre S

TIMEFORM VIEW Peaked last summer and shaped quite well at Ripon on return. However, failed to build on that at Ascot next time.

TFRHHIII BHA75

5 STORM ESME (GB) (18) 101-00 D 3 9-7 (5)

Br Br f Palace Pier - Fen Breeze David Allan J

O Valmont, Obank & Partners

Tim Easterby, Malton T

B Pantile Stud Easthorpe Hall Stud S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won 2 of her 3 starts as a 2-y-o but plenty to prove now after a couple of poor runs this season.

TFRHHIII BHA74

6 ZARINCA (GB) (38) 20-1 D 3 9-6 (3)

Br B f Expert Eye - Plucky Callum Rodriguez J

O Mr P. R. C. Morrison

Edward Bethell, Middleham T

B East Layton Stud Ltd Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Expert Eye half-sister to a couple of useful sorts and she conﬁrmed debut promise at the second attempt when winning Southwell maiden on return. Entitled to improve again now handicapping. First start on turf.

TFRHHHHI BHA73

TIMEFORM VIEW Getting better with each run and opened account at the fourth attempt in Redcar novice 33 days ago. Will go on improving and must be taken seriously oﬀ what looks a good mark.

TFRHHHHH BHA71

2025: KINDEST NATION (IRE) 4 9 10 Andrew Mullen 16-1 (Hugo Palmer) 8 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No 7. Hood worn by No 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4.

PROBABLE S.P.’s 7-4 Egotistical (GB), 9-2 Diamont Katie (IRE), 11-2 Zarinca (GB), 6-1 D Flawless (IRE), 14-1 Ruby Red Gove (GB), 18-1 Rogue Temptation (IRE), 25-1 Saucy Jane (GB), 33-1 Storm Esme (GB)

THE TIMEFORM VIEW EGOTISTICAL boasts a positive proﬁle and an opening mark of 71 could well underestimate her. Diamont Katie has been

at the top of her game since a breathing operation so is next best ahead of D Flawless, who won in taking style at Newcastle in March.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION:

CHILDREN

Under 18’s accompanied by an adult are free everywhere.

Colours No Horse

THE KRS PROPERTY SOLUTIONS SUPPORTS THE YCC HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8000 x Declared Runners 8 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3303, 2nd £1652, 3rd £826, 4th £413, 5th £206. (Penalty Value £4187.20)

FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK

FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS |

Leading course trainer (20-25): D O’Meara (21 wins from 129 runners, 16%) runs FINLAGGAN & THEQUIETMAN

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): R Varian (6 wins from 30 runners, 20%) runs HOLLY MIST

Weightwatcher: DISTINCTION won oﬀ a handicap mark of 67, his rating is now down 5lb to 62.

Longest Traveller: HOLLY MIST trained by R Varian, Newmarket, 147 miles.

1 FINLAGGAN (GB) (16) 0-0020 BF 4 9-9 (5)

Br Ch g Night of Thunder (IRE) - Falls of Lora (IRE) Daniel Tudhope J

O The Horse Watchers 8 David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T

B Godolphin Timeform S

Br Breeding J Jockey

O Owner T Trainer

B Breeder S Sponsor

7 DISTINCTION (IRE) (11) 0-05603 CD 8 9-2 (2)

Br B g Kodiac - Tajbell (IRE) Finlay Bassett (7) J

O Mike and Wendy Yardley John Mackie, Church Broughton T

B Tally-Ho Stud John Mackie Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW French recruit who showed improved form upped markedly in trip when close second on handicap debut over C&D in April. Failed to handle the undulations of Ripon subsequently, so well worth another chance in ﬁrst-time cheekpieces.

TFRHHHHH BHA69

2 POL ROGER (IRE) (53) 24000-0 D 6 9-8 (6)

Br B g Churchill (IRE) - Passegiata Connor Beasley J

O Mr J. Sagar

Michael Dods, Darlington T

B Grange & Manister House Studs Denton Hall Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Twenty two runs since last win in 2024 but is down to a handy mark if stripping ﬁtter for his reappearance. Cheekpieces reapplied.

TFRHHHII BHA68

3 EVERYONEKNOWSADAVE (IRE) (26) 325-464 4 9-8 (7)

Br B g Kodiac - Clubora (USA)

Kevin Stott J

O Mr Tony Hession Jessica Macey, Doncaster T

B Macha Bloodstock Ltd & M. Downey

TIMEFORM VIEW 3-time winner on all-weather who is yet to ﬁre this year, albeit probably unsuited by the drop back to 1m on most recent start. Has gone well on turf in the past. TFRHHHII BHA68

4 HOLLY MIST (IRE) (26) 3-23345 4 9-7 (4)

Br Gr f Dark Angel (IRE) - Punita Arora (IRE) Ray Dawson J

O Stay Foolish Roger Varian, Newmarket T

B Cavalier Bloodstock

TIMEFORM VIEW Hasn’t matched the best of her novice form since switching to handicaps, including back on all-weather at Southwell on latest start. Step up in trip needs to bring about improvement. TFRHHHII BHA67

5 THEQUIETMAN (GB) (15) 02/3-500 5 9-6 (3)

Br Br g Farhh - Souila (USA) David Nolan J

O Mr Evan M. Sutherland David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T

B St Albans Bloodstock LLP GAIN Equine Nutrition S

TIMEFORM VIEW Has yet to build on his stable debut promise back in December, faring no better after 4 months oﬀ at Redcar on latest start. Up in trip TFRHHIII BHA66

6 THE COOKSTOWN CAFU (GB) (50) 05066-1 C 7 9-4 (8)

Br B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Miss Delila (USA) Oisin McSweeney J

O Dudley Hill Farm Ltd Fionn McSharry, Sheriﬀ Hutton T

B Highbank Stud LLP

TIMEFORMVIEW Strong in the market and took advantage of a reduced mark with more in hand than the bare margin implies on 1m Newcastle reappearance. Remains well treated on old form and can go well again if seeing out the extra 2f. TFRHHHHI BHA64

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful 3 times last year, including a division of this corresponding event, and returned to form when third of 10 over 1m here on most recent outing. Must enter calculations back up in trip.

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BELIEVER (IRE) (16) 250-005 D 7 8-12 (1)

Br B m New Bay - Arabescatta Jason Hart J

O URSA Major Racing Ltd & Partner Mark Walford, Sheriﬀ Hutton T

B Kildaragh Stud Jt Rooﬁng Sysyems Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Seems more straightforward nowadays and notched up a hat-trick last year. Took a step back in the right direction when ﬁfth of 11 in 1 1/4m Ripon handicap 16 days ago and now below last winning mark.

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2025: CONCERT BOY (IRE) 5 9 6 Jason Hart 7-1 (Katie Scott) 13 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No 1. Hood worn by No 8. Visor worn by No 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2.

Stewards Note: FINLAGGAN: Following its run on 17/5/2026 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run.

PROBABLE S.P.’s 3-1 Finlaggan (GB), 9-2 Distinction (IRE), 11-2 The Cookstown Cafu (GB), 15-2 Everyoneknowsadave (IRE), 9-1 Holly Mist (IRE), 10-1 Pol Roger (IRE), Bay Dream Believer (IRE), 25-1 Thequietman (GB)

THE TIMEFORM VIEW FINLAGGAN can have his latest eﬀort at Ripon easily overlooked having failed to handle the track and is well worth another chance based on his excellent second over C&D the time before. The Cookstown Cafu remains well treated on the back of his Newcastle success and seems sure to go well if seeing out the 2f longer trip, while last year’s winner Distinction also needs considering having returned to form on his most recent outing.

THE MORLEY GLASS AND GLAZING SUPPORTS THE YCC HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)

for three yrs old x Total prize fund £8000 x Declared Runners 7 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3303, 2nd £1652, 3rd £826, 4th £413, 5th £206. (Penalty Value £4187.20) Weights lowered 1lb.

Leading course trainer (20-25): M & D Easterby (15 wins from 144 runners, 10%) runs LIVERPOOL STAR Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): N Tinkler (6 wins from 22 runners, 27%) runs BELIEVEINMENOW Longest Traveller: QUEEN SANA trained by Ollie Sangster, Marlborough, 204 miles.

1 DOLOS DREAM (GB) (158) 213- D 9-8 (7)

Br Gr f Havana Grey - Risaalaat (IRE) Jason Hart J

O Miss C. Dolan Ivan Furtado, Easingwold T

B Dala Stud Limited

Br Breeding J Jockey

O Owner T Trainer

B Breeder S Sponsor

7 QUEEN SANA (GB) (21) 25-3022 9-4 (2)

Br B f Ardad (IRE) - Recife (GER) Daniel Tudhope J

O Mr. Abdulla Mohd Jaber Ollie Sangster, Marlborough T

B Mr Mohamed Jaber Abdulla

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up on her last 2 starts, latterly in 4-runner maiden at Bath (5.7f, good). Drop back to 5f promises to suit and must enter the reckoning from a handy draw TFRHHHHI BHA69

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TIMEFORM VIEW Promising debut second and improved to go one better in a 7-runner novice at Newcastle (5f) next time, always holding on. Shaped a bit better than result under a penalty but more needed now switching to turf for handicap bow.

2 BELIEVEINMENOW (IRE) (17) 04-4220 9-7 (5)

Br B g Ubettabelieveit (IRE) - Weisse Socken (IRE) Jack Callan (3) J

O Mr John R. Saville Nigel Tinkler, Malton T

B Olly Batchelor Bloodstock Ltd Alexanders York S

2025: INVINCIBLE ANNICE (IRE) 3 8 10 Amie Waugh 9-4 (Tracy Waggott) 8 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No 6. Hood worn by No 2. Visor worn by No 3.

Stewards Note: GOLDENSTATEOFMIND: Following its run on 17/4/2026 it was reported that the horse lost its left-fore shoe.

TIMEFORM VIEW Has returned better than ever this season, making the frame on his ﬁrst 3 outings. Made a bit of a mess at the start at Doncaster on most recent outing, so is better judged on previous form.

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3 QUANTUM POWER (IRE) (18) 2104-03 D 9-7 (6)

Br B g Supremacy (IRE) - Little Bubbles (IRE) Molly Keegan-Price (7) J

O Moulton Racing Tom Clover, Newmarket T

B Rossenarra Bloodstock Ltd Moulton Nurseries Garden Centre S

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed a lot more with the visor reapplied when third of 8 in 6f handicap at Newmarket (good to ﬁrm) 18 days ago, doing too much too soon. Interesting back at 5f on that evidence. TFRHHHHH BHA72

4 ICE COLD ALEX (GB) (29) 5244-64 CD 9-7 (4)

Br B g Soldier’s Call - Martha Watson (IRE) Cam Hardie J

O Ownaracehorse, Steve Anson & Ollie Pears Ollie Pears, Malton T

B Branton Court Stud LLP

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner who returned to form with his reappearance under his belt when fourth of 14 in 5f handicap at Beverley (5f, good, 25/1) 29 days ago. Not dismissed having eased a further 2lb in the weights. TFRHHHII BHA72

5 GOLDENSTATEOFMIND (IRE) (46) 26-0 9-5 (1)

Br Ch g Starman - Clytha Laura Pearson J

O David Lowe David Loughnane, Tern Hill T

B Tara Stud Dave Loughnane Racing S

PROBABLE S.P.’s 3-1 Liverpool Star (IRE), 7-2 Queen Sana (GB), 4-1 Quantum Power (IRE), 7-1 Dolos Dream (GB), 8-1 Believeinmenow (IRE), Ice Cold Alex (GB), 25-1 Goldenstateofmind (IRE)

THE TIMEFORM VIEW QUANTUM POWER went off too hard in a refitted visor when third at Newmarket last month, but it was an encouraging effort with a view to dropping back to the minimum trip, so he’s taken to strike. Queen Sana is also interesting back at 5f and is feared, along with Liverpool Star

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.QUANTUM POWER (IRE) 2.QUEEN SANA 3.LIVERPOOL STAR (IRE)

RECORD TIMES

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TIMEFORM VIEW Showed plenty of ability when runner-up at Thirsk on debut (5f) in May 2025. Not seen to best eﬀect at Chester later that month but oﬀered little at Wolverhampton 11 months on and has something to prove now entering handicaps.

6 LIVERPOOL STAR (IRE) (30) 4-34314 BF 9-4 (3)

Br B g Acclamation - Chasing The Rain Lewis Chalkley (7) J

O Tim Cottier Racing Michael & David Easterby, Sheriﬀ Hutton T

B Castlefarm Stud Stittenham Farms S

TIMEFORMVIEW Showed improved form when off the mark in 10-runner handicap at Ripon (6f, good) in April, showing a likeable attitude. Ran at least as well in defeat from a 3lb higher mark at Hamilton since and should remain competitive returning to a stiff 5f fitted with first-time cheekpieces.

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BROKEN GLASSES AND BOTTLES

Broken glasses and bottles are dangerous. In the interests of safety and the Comfort of others please do not carry drinks on to the steppings of the stand, or the areas adjacent to the parade ring or unsaddling enclosure.

GENERAL HELP

If you require assistance please ask one of the Attendants, either at the Entrance where you came in or at one of the Pass Gates. If you are in the Premier or Grandstand & Paddock Enclosures you can also enquire at the Raceday Oﬃce which is next to the Winners Enclosure.

PHOTOGRAPHY

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1. Photographs are taken entirely at your own risk.

2. You must confine your activities to the areas normally open to the public which DO NOT INCLUDE:

The Track, Saddling Boxes, Stables, Parade Ring, Weighing Room and Unsaddling Enclosure.

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WELFARE OF HORSES AND RIDERS

The safety and welfare of all horses and riders involved in races at Pontefract is one of our principal priorities. A Paramedic Ambulance, a Doctor and a Vet follow the runners in every race.

GREEN SCREENS will normally be erected round any horse or rider requiring attention in order to provide privacy. This does NOT necessarily reflect on the severity of any injury.

RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 2.48 - THE GIEVES AND HAWKES SUPPORTS THE YCC MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 3) (GBB/GBBPLUS RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6480 to the winning horse The second to receive £3042, the third £1521 and the fourth £760. for maiden three yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, May 27th and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 31st. Weights: 3-y-o colts and geldings 9st 3lb; ﬁllies 8st 12lb 4-y-o and up colts and geldings 10st 2lb; ﬁllies 9st 11lb. Gieves and Hawkes have kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the owner of the winner. They will also present a cash prize to the stable employee, judged to be in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. 12 entries at £35. - Closed May 27th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5120; Second £2560; Third £1280; Fourth £640. (Penalty Value £6480) SS

SEE PAGE 6 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 3.18 - THE HBC CONSTRUCTION LTD SUPPORTS THE YCC EBF MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 4) (for horses which have never run) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5940 to the winning horse The second to receive £2788, the third £1394 and the fourth £697. for maiden two yrs old, which are E.B.F. eligible, which have never run. Enter by noon, May 27th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 31st. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 7lb; ﬁllies 9st 2lb. HBC Construction will present a memento to the owner of the winner of this race They will also present a cash prize to the stable employee, judged to be in charge of the best turned out horse in this race 16 entries at £30 - Closed May 27th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4694; Second £2346; Third £1174; Fourth £586. (Penalty Value £5940) SS SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 3.48 - THE GV CO PROPERTY CONSULTANTS SUPPORTS THE YCC HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5234 to the winning horse The second to receive £2456, the third £1227, the fourth £614 and the ﬁfth £306. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 61-80 (also open to such horses rated 81 and 82; such horses rated 60 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £29 stake if the horse is rated 61 or higher, or £5 stake if the horse is rated 60 or lower with £24 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 31st. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after May 23rd, 2026, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. GC Co Property Consultants will present a memento to the owner of the winner of this race. They will also present a cash prize to the stable employee, judged to be in charge of the best turned out horse in this race 13 entries at £29 - Closed May 27th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4129; Second £2065; Third £1032; Fourth £516; Fifth £258. (Penalty Value £5234) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 4.18 - THE LYCETTS SUPPORTS THE YCC FILLIES’ HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4187 to the winning horse The second to receive £1964, the third £981, the fourth £491 and the fifth £244. for three yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, Rated 56-75 (also open to such fillies and mares rated 55 and below) £27 stake if the horse is rated 56 or higher, or £5 stake if the horse is rated 55 or lower with £22 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 31st. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 11lb; 3-y-o 8st 3lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st 2lb; 3-y-o 9st 8lb Penalties, after May 23rd, 2026, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. Lycetts will present a memento to the owner of the winner of this race They will also present a cash prize to the stable employee, judged to be in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. 14 entries at £27. - Closed May 27th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3303; Second £1652; Third £826; Fourth £413; Fifth £206. (Penalty Value £4187.20) SS

SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 4.48 - THE KRS PROPERTY SOLUTIONS SUPPORTS THE YCC HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4187 to the winning horse The second to receive £1964, the third £981, the fourth £491 and the ﬁfth £244. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 51-70 (also open to such horses rated 50 and below). £28 stake if the horse is rated 51 or higher, or £5 stake if the horse is rated 50 or lower with £23 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 31st. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after May 23rd, 2026, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. KRS Property Solutions will present a memento to the owner of the winner of this race They will also present a cash prize to the stable employee, judged to be in charge of the best turned out horse in this race 9 entries at £28 - Closed May 27th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3303; Second £1652; Third £826; Fourth £413; Fifth £206. (Penalty Value £4187.20) SS

SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 5.18 - THE MORLEY GLASS AND GLAZING SUPPORTS THE YCC HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4187 to the winning horse The second to receive £1964, the third £981, the fourth £491 and the ﬁfth £244. for three yrs old only, Rated 56-75 (also open to such horses rated 55 and below) £28 stake if the horse is rated 56 or higher, or £5 stake if the horse is rated 55 or lower with £23 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 31st. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after May 23rd, 2026, for each race won 6lb. Morley Glass and Glazing will present a memento to the owner of the winner of this race They will also present a cash prize to the stable employee, judged to be in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. 10 entries at £28. - Closed May 27th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3303; Second £1652; Third £826; Fourth £413; Fifth £206. (Penalty Value £4187.20) Weights lowered 1lb. SS

SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.